Ancient Chairs '900 Mahogany Wood Open Backrest Padded Seat

Italy, XX Century

Code :  ANSESE0196025

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Ancient Chairs '900 Mahogany Wood Open Backrest Padded Seat

Italy, XX Century

Code :  ANSESE0196025

not available

Ancient Chairs '900 Mahogany Wood Open Backrest Padded Seat - Italy, XX Century

Features

Italy, XX Century

Age:  20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Origin:  Italy

Main essence:  Mahogany

Description

Group of six mahogany chairs with open back, upholstered seat and turned front legs. Italy 20th century.

Product Condition:
Product that requires restoration and polishing due to age and wear. We try to present the actual state of the furniture as fully as possible with photos. Should certain details not be clear from the photos, the description shall prevail.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 87,5
Width: 47
Depth: 52

Seat height:  45

Additional Information

Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000

20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Main essence: Mahogany

It is one of the most precious and sought-after woods in cabinet making. It was discovered in Central America around 1600 and began to be imported to England in the 1700s. Much appreciated for its hardness and indestructibility, it became widespread following the blocking of walnut exports from France in 1720 and the consequent elimination of English import duties on mahogany from the colonies in America and India. The most valuable version comes from Cuba, but it became very expensive. At the end of the 18th century it began to be used also in France in Louis XVI, Directory and Empire furniture, its diffusion declined starting from when Napoleon, in 1810, forbade its import. It was generally used in the manufacture of elegant furniture, due to its characteristics and beautiful grain.
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